The iPhone X isn’t being released until November, with pre-orders starting in October. Which means tech reviewers are focusing first on the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The first reviews have been published online, so we thought we’d digest the juiciest details from the early iPhone 8 reviews.

Reading iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Reviews

The Verge reminds us that this IS an iPhone, and a very good one at that. However, the iPhone 8 isn’t the iPhone X, and therefore “it’s not the future, and it’s not the cutting edge”. It is, instead, “just the default”. Therefore, Nilay Patel “can’t think of a single compelling reason to upgrade from an iPhone 7”.

Engadget describes the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus as “familiar-looking phones that mostly operate the way people expect them to”. In other words, “they’re conventional”. Chris Velazco calls the iPhone 8 an “incredibly powerful machine” which will appeal to “fans who want a blend of classic Apple style and top-tier performance”. But again, it’s no iPhone X.

Wired describes the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus as “virtually perfect phones” which do everything required of them. However, they’re “already obsolete” as “the iPhone X looms large over the 8, with its tiny bezel and Face ID and amazing cameras”. Which leads David Pierce to suggest that “if you want to be part of the future, save your money for now”.

The iPhone X Looms Large Over the iPhone 8

Someone somewhere in MakeUseOf Towers is probably working on an iPhone 8 review. However, in the meantime, our peers have spoken, and declared that as good as the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are, they’re forever destined to be overshadowed by the iPhone X. Which is a bit of a problem.

What do you think of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus? Are you likely to buy one? If so, which? Or are you going to hold off and splash out instead on an iPhone X? What has convinced you the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus is the way to go? Please let us know in the comments below!

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AI am Kobby

September 21, 2017 at 10:17 am

The iPhone 8 and 8plus are obviously going to be overshadowed and not just by the iPhone x but also by all other flagships released this year. In my opinion, I think apple for once is providing 'budget' phones for its customers. Nonetheless, I see no good reason to upgrade from a 7 or a 7plus to an 8 or 8plus.

The new Iphones are NOT ant useful upgrades to a lot of us. I already have the Iphone 7+ 256gb
Apple was supposed to make available Iphone X 6gb Rom 512gb,but it must have fell off somewhere.
Will NOT upgrade this year

Dave Parrack is a journalist from the UK. Growing up at a time when the internet was blossoming inspired his fascination with technology. With 10 years experience writing online, he's currently the Tech News writer and Entertainment editor at MakeUseOf. You can follow him at About.me.